Central Ward
Newark
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Stay near popular Central Ward attractions
Things to do

New York Explorer Pass: Visit 2-10 Attractions and Save Up to 50 Percent

Empire State Building Observation Deck & Museum Ticket

American Dream: SEA LIFE New Jersey Aquarium

NYC: Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) Entry Ticket

Fully Guided Statue of Liberty Tour with Ellis Island

Intrepid Museum Admission Ticket
Top hotels in Central Ward

ROW NYC
"Rooms were small but clean and well maintained. Out of 3 lifts, 2 were really small but not the end of the world. Location is prime and I love my stay. I would recommend this hotel."
Reviewed on 6 Jul, 2026

Hyatt Grand Central New York
"Great property and great rooms - terrible service!"
Reviewed on 6 Jul, 2026

Empire Hotel
"I would not recommend staying at this hotel. While the location is excellent and the lobby creates a positive first impression, the guest rooms are in very poor condition. Our room was not clean upon arrival and had a noticeable odor. There were mystery stains on multiple surfaces, holes in the walls ..."
Reviewed on 6 Jul, 2026

Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel
"I will not go to that hotel again."
Reviewed on 6 Jul, 2026

NEW YORKER BY LOTTE HOTELS
"great hotel and location"
Reviewed on 6 Jul, 2026

Hampton Inn New York Times Square
"Front desk staff doesn’t care about their guests and the whole entire hotel and my room was extremely hot unable to sleep both nights due to how hot the room was."
Reviewed on 6 Jul, 2026
Where to stay in Central Ward

Downtown Newark
Noted for its live music and theatres, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Newark. Top attractions like Prudential Center and New Jersey Performing Arts Center are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Military Park Station or Washington Street Station to see more of the city.

West Side
If you're spending some time in West Side, Lincoln Park Tennis Center and Mana Contemporary are top sights worth seeing.

Ironbound District
While Ironbound District isn't home to many top sights, Prudential Center and Newark Symphony Hall are some notable places to visit nearby.

North Ironbound
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in North Ironbound and surrounding area, you can visit Prudential Center and Sports Illustrated Stadium.

Newark Central Business District
While you're in Newark Central Business District, take in top sights like Prudential Center or New Jersey Performing Arts Center, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Military Park Station or Washington Street Station.

















